ONLY THE SNP IS FIGHTING SCOTLAND'S CORNER The SNP Government is “focused on delivering for North Ayrshire and building a more resilient Scotland,” Ruth Maguire MSP has said following the First Minister’s speech in Bute House this morning. Announcing that his next Programme for Government will take place on 6th May 2025, one year before... Continue Reading →
Scottish Government’s Young Persons’ Guarantee Must Reflect Diverse Backgrounds
Ruth Maguire MSP has asked the Scottish Government how its Young Persons' Guarantee will help remove structural barriers to employment for young people from all backgrounds. The initiative, backed by £60 million of funding from the Scottish Government, aims to tackle youth unemployment by offering every person aged 16-24 in Scotland the opportunity of a... Continue Reading →
Civil Partnership Bill Offers Equality of Opportunity for Couples
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the passing of legislation that will allow mixed-sex couples to enter a civil partnership in Scotland for the first time. The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill which now allows all couples to have the same choice when deciding to legally recognise their relationship. During the legislative... Continue Reading →
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2020
Ruth Maguire MSP has given her support to recognise Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2020 in an ongoing effort to recognise the contributions of travelling communities to Scottish society. The month of June has been used to mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) since 2008 to celebrate the history, culture and language... Continue Reading →
Representation of BME Women Can and Needs to Be Addressed by Political Parties
Ruth Maguire MSP has called for Scotland’s political parties to take action to address the lack of diversity in public institutions such as the Scottish Parliament. The SNP MSP made the comments during a Scottish Parliamentary debate on showing solidarity with anti-racism, following the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests across the world over... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 